Sponsored by the State Affairs Committee, and signed into law in 2014 by Gov. Otter, SB1332 states, “Other than compliance with an order of the court, any official, agent or employee of the state of Idaho or a political subdivision thereof who knowingly and willfully orders an official, agent or employee of the state of Idaho or a political subdivision of the state to enforce any executive order, agency order, law, rule or regulation of the United States government as provided in subsection (2) of this section upon a personal firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition shall, on a first violation, be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) which shall be paid into the general fund of the state, and on a second or subsequent violation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.”

]]>https://republicanstates.wordpress.com/2014/03/16/idaho-2a-protection-act/feed/0butchotterOklahoma to ban state enforcement of federal gun control laws…https://republicanstates.wordpress.com/2014/02/28/oklahoma-firearms-freedom-act/
https://republicanstates.wordpress.com/2014/02/28/oklahoma-firearms-freedom-act/#commentsFri, 28 Feb 2014 13:02:24 +0000http://republicanstates.wordpress.com/?p=3213Oklahoma to ban state enforcement of federal gun control laws

Sponsored by Rep. Lewis Moore, HB2805 states that, “A personal firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition that is manufactured commercially or privately and owned in Oklahoma and that remains within the borders of Oklahoma is not subject to federal law, treaty, federal regulation or federal executive action, including any federal firearm or ammunition registration program, under the authority of the United States Congress to regulate interstate commerce.” According to the bill, any state or federal official who attempts to enforce any federal act, law, treaty, or order regarding guns and ammo made in Oklahoma shall “be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a term of not less than one (1) year, or by a fine of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment.”

Sponsored by Rep. Farnsworth in the House and Sen. Yarbrough in the Senate, but vetoed by Gov. Jan Brewer, SB1062 says that the State of Arizona, and all its subdivisions, may not “burden a person’s exercise of religion.” The mandate protects religious objections by “any individual, association, partnership, corporation, church, religious assembly or institution, estate, trust, foundation or other legal entity.” Finally, the bill provides that “a person whose religious exercise is burdened in violation of this section may assert that violation as a claim or defense in a judicial proceeding, and obtain appropriate relief against a government regardless of whether the government is a party to the proceeding. The person asserting such a claim or defense may obtain appropriate relief.” This bill updates Arizona’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Sponsored by Reps. Spencer, Stover, et al., HB707 (“The Georgia Health Care Freedom and ACA Noncompliance Act”) states that neither the State of Georgia nor any of its political subdivisions or agencies may engage in any activity that aids in the enforcement or implementation of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, including the creation of state-run health care exchanges. The bill also provides that The Georgia General Assembly is empowered to enact sanctions, fines, penalties, or otherwise to ensure compliance with the legislation, and it authorizes the State Attorney General to bring a lawsuit in a state or local court to enjoin any person or entity from violation of the law. Finally, any health insurance contract purchased or established in violation of this legislation shall be void and shall not be enforced by the courts of this state.

Sponsored by Sens. Ward, Burges, Crandell, et al., SB1294 states that no agency, official, or political subdivision of the State of Arizona may enforce any federal act, law, order, rule or regulation that relates to a personal firearm, firearm accessory or ammunition within the limits of this state. No agency, official, or political subdivision of Arizona may provide material support or assistance to any federal agency or employee engaged in the enforcement of federal gun laws or order. Moreover, SB1294 states that no state money or resources may be used in the enforcement of federal gun laws or orders. Finally, any agent or employee of Arizona, or its political subdivisions, who knowingly violates this law is deemed to have resigned any commission from this State that the person may possess; the person’s office is deemed vacant and the person is forever after ineligible to hold any office of trust, honor or emolument under the laws of this State.

Sponsored by Sen. James Smith, and expected to be signed into law by Gov. Mike Pence, SB326 states that “a school corporation may display on property owned by the school corporation scenes or symbols associated with traditional winter celebrations, including a Menorah, Christmas tree, Nativity scene, or other religious symbol associated with traditional winter celebrations, if the display includes a scene or symbol of: more than one (1) religion; or one (1) religion and at least one (1) secular scene or 4 symbol. A display may not include a message that encourages adherence to a particular religious belief.”

Sponsored by Reps. Chism, Formby, et al., HB467 states, “Any official, agent or employee of the United States government who enforces or attempts to enforce any act, order, law, statute, rule or regulation of the United States government upon a personal firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition that is owned or manufactured commercially or privately in Mississippi and that remains exclusively within the borders of Mississippi shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be subject to imprisonment for not less than one (1) year and one (1) day or more than five (5) years, a fine of not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or both.”

]]>https://republicanstates.wordpress.com/2014/01/24/mississippi-firearms-freedom-act/feed/1garychismTennessee to criminalize state enforcement of federal gun control laws…https://republicanstates.wordpress.com/2014/01/24/tennessee-2a-preservation/
https://republicanstates.wordpress.com/2014/01/24/tennessee-2a-preservation/#respondFri, 24 Jan 2014 11:40:21 +0000http://republicanstates.wordpress.com/?p=3178Tennessee to criminalize state enforcement of federal gun control laws

Sponsored by Sen. Beavers, SB1607 amends the Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act and states, “A firearm, firearm accessory or ammunition that is present in this state or is owned or possessed by an individual or entity in this state is not subject to any federal enactment or federal enforcement action…No public official, employee, or agent of this state or any of its political subdivisions shall act, aid, or otherwise cooperate to impose, collect, enforce, or effectuate any fine, penalty, or other federal enactment or federal enforcement action in this state…A person who violates this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor; provided, however, a second or subsequent violation of this chapter is a Class C felony.”

Sponsored by Rep. Ritze, HB2421 states that “an agency, officer, or employee of the state shall not…engage in an activity that aids any person in the enforcement of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010….The Legislature of the State of Oklahoma is empowered to take all necessary actions to ensure that the provisions…are adhered to by all agencies, departments and political subdivisions of this state.” Under this legislation, “an Oklahoma resident taxpayer who is subjected to a tax by the Internal Revenue Code under 26 U.S.C., Section 5000A of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act shall receive a tax deduction in the exact amount of the taxes or penalty paid the federal government pursuant to 26 U.S.C., Section 5000A.” HB2421 also bars the creation of a state Obamacare exchange, prohibits applications for Obamacare grant funds, and provides that the State Attorney General will bring action in defense of any person or business harmed by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Sponsored by Sen. Lamping, SB546 would update the Missouri Health Care Freedom Act of 2010 by prohibiting the the state from implementing a health insurance exchange, prohibiting insurers from accepting remuneration and prescribing duties of the Attorney General for enforcement of the act.

The act restates Missouri’s public policy of allowing its citizens the freedom to choose or decline to choose any mode of securing health care services without facing a penalty and provides that it is against Missouri public policy to implement or operate a health insurance exchange in Missouri. The act further provides that if a health insurance issuer operating in Missouri accepts any remuneration that may result in the imposition of penalties contrary to Missouri’s public policy, then the Director of Insurance shall suspend the issuer’s license to transact business in Missouri. The suspension will stay in place until the issuer represents that it has returned the remuneration to its source and will decline any such future remuneration. The act further imposes a duty upon the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief and other appropriate remedies whenever the public policy set forth in the act is being violated.

Sponsored by Sen. Nieves, SB613 (“Second Amendment Preservation Act”) states, “All federal acts, laws, executive orders, administrative orders, court orders, rules, and regulations, whether past, present, or future, which infringe on the people’s right to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 23 of the Missouri Constitution shall be invalid in this state, shall not be recognized by this state, shall be specifically rejected by this state, and shall be considered null and void and of no effect in this state….No public officer or employee of this state shall have authority to enforce or attempt to enforce any law, statute, ordinance, or order of any court infringing on the right to keep and bear arms as defined in subsection 3 of this section….Any official, agent, or employee of the United States government who enforces or attempts to enforce any of the infringements on the right to keep and bear arms included in subsection 3 of this section is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. Missouri law enforcement officers shall have the discretionary power to appropriately interpose on behalf of law-abiding citizens, including the power to levy charges or arrest such officials, agents, or employees of the United States government.

Sponsored by Reps. Craig, Nass, et al., and signed into law in 2013 by Gov. Scott Walker, AB297 (Public Act No.115) requires that individuals objecting to a race-based nickname, logo, mascot, or team name must collect signatures prior to submitting a complaint to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Moreover, a complaint must include a number of electors’ signatures that is equal to at least 10% of the school district’s membership. In addition, AB297 specifies that a petition signature is valid only if it was obtained within the 120-day period before the complaint is filed.

]]>https://republicanstates.wordpress.com/2013/12/19/wisconsin-school-mascots-law/feed/0repdavidcraigVirginia to ban state enforcement of federal gun control laws…https://republicanstates.wordpress.com/2013/12/10/virginia-2a-preservation-act/
https://republicanstates.wordpress.com/2013/12/10/virginia-2a-preservation-act/#respondWed, 11 Dec 2013 02:42:10 +0000http://republicanstates.wordpress.com/?p=3156Virginia to ban state enforcement of federal gun control laws

Sponsored by Del. Marshall, HB43 states that “no agency or political subdivision of the Commonwealth…or any employee or agent thereof acting in his official capacity, shall knowingly aid any employee or entity of the federal government of the United States in any investigation, prosecution, detention, or arrest or participate in any search or seizure relating to any criminal, civil, or administrative restrictions on firearms, firearm magazines, ammunition, or components thereof based on any federal statute enacted or any executive order or regulation issued on or after December 1, 2013.

Sponsored by Reps. Chumley, Taylor, Smith, et al., H3101 (“South Carolina Freedom of Health Care Protection Act”) states, “The provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 which exceed the limited powers granted to the Congress pursuant to the Constitution cannot and should not be considered the supreme law of the land. The General Assembly of South Carolina has the absolute and sovereign authority to interpose and refuse to enforce the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 that exceed the authority of the Congress….No agency of the State, officer or employee of this State, acting on behalf of the state, may engage in an activity that aids any agency in the enforcement of those provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and any subsequent federal act that amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.” In addition, H3101 prohibits the establishment of Obamacare state health exchanges, directs the state attorney general to defend individuals and businesses harmed by the Affordable Care Act, and offers a tax deduction to individuals in the exact amount of the taxes or penalty paid to the federal government for not having health care insurance.

Sponsored by Rep. Saccone et al., HB1728 (“The National Motto Display Act”) states that the board of directors of every school district in this Commonwealth shall display the motto “In God We Trust,” which is declared in 36 U.S.C. § 302 (relating to 14 national motto) to be the national motto of the United States, in each school building. Form. The display of the motto “In God We Trust” may take the form of, but is not limited to, a mounted plaque or may include artwork as a result of a student contest that will be prominently displayed in each school building.